Any Ideas on different niches that might match with some of my tastes or are similar to any of the above? thanks...much appreciated!

4th March 2009, 02:28 AM

aechols

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

I left our another one of my favorite designer frags: Terre d'Hermes. Thanks!

4th March 2009, 02:44 AM

DustB

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

It's really hard to tell from a look at a list of scents which one or several could please the same nose. And it makes the stakes high for anyone answering--he/she can be at fault for offering an idea that ends up being repugnant.

That said, I want to take a shot and say the vetivers and aquatics that you like, the mineraly elements as well (TdH), and some hints of the sweetness in others, as well as an open, summery sort of look to a lot of the scents you have, make me say go somewhere and smell L'Artisan Parfumeur's Timbuktu. You might hate it! Don't forget that--I've got no idea what smells that you haven't smelled will please your nose.

MPG's Racine is another, a very sunny citrusy vetiver.

4th March 2009, 02:46 AM

aechols

Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrance tastes?

So I posted this also in the on the men's board but am interested in getting as many suggestions as I can and from women as well. I am interested in starting out in niche fragrances and am wondering what everyone might suggest given my tastes in designer frags.

Any Ideas on which of these or other niches that might match with some of my tastes or are similar to any of the above? thanks...much appreciated!

4th March 2009, 02:50 AM

Off-Scenter

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

I'll take a different tack than DustB, with the following caveat: sample before you buy.

The common thread I see here is oriental and woody oriental scents. (Jaïpur, Opium, The Dreamer, Body Kouros.) Along those lines, I'd suggest sampling some scents from the Serge Lutens and Parfumerie Generale lines, both of which excel at this type of fragrance.

4th March 2009, 02:53 AM

jathanas

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

If you like John Varvatos and want to to try something boozier try Lubin's Idole. Made by Olivia Giacobetti it is a stunner and my next full bottle. DustB's disclaimer about take all care but no responsibility applies here too :)

4th March 2009, 02:57 AM

surreality

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

It seems that you like spicy orientals so Ambra Tibet by Ava Luxe, Ambre 114 by Histoires de Parfums, Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens and Ambre Precieux by MPG might be worth checking out.

4th March 2009, 03:09 AM

nthny

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

Hi aechols! Well, I don't know about matching your exact preferences but if you are interested in sampling, try getting a hold of some samples of the following... at least this way you'll be in the know when a lot of these popular niche fragrances come up in threads. You'll be sure to find some you love! (ok, so these are some of my favorites too :) )

for fresh aquatics, it's my opinion that there's no need to delve into niche fragrances.
the fact that you like The Dreamer makes me think you might like some iris fragrances but I'm not very well versed in niche iris offerings. Others here would be better at helping you out with that. Good luck! :)

4th March 2009, 03:47 AM

lovethescents

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrance tastes?

This is a very hard question. You've done some research, you now must get sniffing. Seek out samples of what you want to try, either through swapping or purchasing them. Start there, then see where your nose (and pocket, these days) leads you.

Have fun

4th March 2009, 03:50 AM

argogos

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

Always hard to divine what it is you like out of each scent but I have sense that Vibert is on the right track with Serge Lutens. I'd love to say try Penhaligon's, but Serge Lutens as a whole strikes me as a better fit from a completely parapsychological perspective.

4th March 2009, 03:56 AM

surreality

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

If you are interested in iris scents then Bois d'Iris by The Different Company might please you. Light, ethereal and transparent but very beautiful.

4th March 2009, 05:11 AM

Asha

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

I think The Perfumed Court has an introductory niche sampler pack...may be worth a try!

4th March 2009, 05:14 AM

aechols

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

Thanks for the suggestions everyone...very helpful and much appreciated. After looking at the reviews for some of your suggestions I think I will try to sample Ambre Sultan by SL , Ambre Précieux by MPG and Idole de Lubin. Blue Amber by Montale, Chergui by SL and L’Air du Desert Marocain by Tauer also seem like possibilties that I may sample. I was planning on ordering decant samples from theperfumedcourt.com and then deciding on which to buy a bottle of. Can anyone tell me where the best places to purchase these niche fragrances are? Places in Los Angeles?

4th March 2009, 05:44 AM

Hasupk@gmail.com

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

You might want to first dive into Creed as they are much easier to obtain and cheaper
then move up to the others
thats just my tip
goodluck!

4th March 2009, 03:44 PM

The Duke

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrance tastes?

You and I seem to have similar taste. Take a look at my wardrobe.

I think you will really enjoy the frags that you have listed, and I will add:

If you are in LA you should definitely go to the Scent Bar. They carry all of the frags that you are interested in and the SA will be able to give you more recommendations based on what you smell in-store. They may also make free samples of some of your favorites for you as well.

PS: Creed produces some very nice fragrances but in many cases are more expensive than the fragrances you have decided to test, not cheaper like another BN mentioned.

For example:

MPG Ambre Precieux = 3.3oz (90mL) for $112, or $1.24 per mL
Blue Amber = 100mL for $175 (but much cheaper if you buy directly from Montale in Paris ~$120) or $1.75 per mL
Idole 2.5oz for $89 or $1.19 per mL
SL Ambre Sultan = 1.69oz (50mL) for $120 or $2.40 per mL
SL Chergui = 1.69oz for $140 or $2.80 per mL
Creed Santal Imperial (one of the less expensive Creeds) = 2.5oz (75mL) for $140 or $1.87 per mL
Creed Green Irish Tweed 2.5oz for $210 or $2.80 per mL

All prices from Aedes.com except Blue Amber which is from Luckyscent

4th March 2009, 05:17 PM

bbBD

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

Another 'easy' route to exploring niche (besides Asha's recommendation above) is to check out L'Artisan. You can order 5 samples for $7 shipping via their website. It's a good house with solid fragrances that aren't as 'challenging' as some houses can be. For $14 you'll get 10 samples and that's a pretty good, inexpensive start. Bond No.9 used to have a similar deal but it's now only available with purchase. Bummer.

In addition to theperfumedcourt, Aedes does 7 samples for $15 and lusciouscargo does 8 samples for $21. Rats to beautyhabit for canceling their sample program.

4th March 2009, 06:17 PM

mcjra

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

Quote:

Originally Posted by nthny

Hi aechols! Well, I don't know about matching your exact preferences but if you are interested in sampling, try getting a hold of some samples of the following... at least this way you'll be in the know when a lot of these popular niche fragrances come up in threads. You'll be sure to find some you love! (ok, so these are some of my favorites too :) )

for fresh aquatics, it's my opinion that there's no need to delve into niche fragrances.
the fact that you like The Dreamer makes me think you might like some iris fragrances but I'm not very well versed in niche iris offerings. Others here would be better at helping you out with that. Good luck! :)

Does anyone have a suggestion on which of the Creed fragrances I should sample given my designer frag tastes? Thanks.

4th March 2009, 10:43 PM

aechols

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrance tastes?

Does anyone have suggestions of what Creed fragrances I should sample given my designer frag tastes? Thanks!

4th March 2009, 10:48 PM

lizzie_j

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrance tastes?

Quote:

Originally Posted by aechols

So I posted this also in the on the men's board but am interested in getting as many suggestions as I can and from women as well. I am interested in starting out in niche fragrances and am wondering what everyone might suggest given my tastes in designer frags.

Any Ideas on different niches that might match with some of my tastes or are similar to any of the above? thanks...much appreciated!

If you are in Los Angeles, as am I, I suggest that you check out Scentbar (luckyscent.com) immediately. The SA's there, Ashley and Andrea, are super nice, very knowledgeable, and do not ever press you to buy. In fact, I was going to make a blind buy once and Ashley actually encouraged me to try a sample and come back next week to buy if it worked well with my skin.

5th March 2009, 05:46 AM

DustB

Re: Which Niches to Try Based on My Designer Fragrances?

I merged two threads by Aechols into this one. That should explain any confusion.